The S&P 500 Index is a highly regarded stock market index that tracks the performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. On the other side of the world, Tel Aviv, the financial and technological hub of Israel, boasts a thriving economy and a burgeoning startup scene. Despite being located in different parts of the world, both the S&P 500 Index and Tel Aviv's financial landscape play crucial roles in their respective economies.